Gonna start this thread for folks to ask questions in and when we have an answer can someone start a thread on it.. and allow folks to add to it..

Lonestar

02-25-2009, 07:13 PM

OK. hard to admit, because I've been a huge fan for a long time, but.....
Can someone explain the whole 1,2 or 3 gap technique thing as it pertains to the 3/4 vs. the 4/3 defense.
I've figured out that it's to do with gap "responsibilities", and that a "gap" is obviously the space between opposing O-linemen that a back might run through.
but when someone starts talking about a DT playing a 3 gap technique I'm lost. How the hell can one guy cover all that real-estate?
:salute:

BeefStew25

02-25-2009, 07:17 PM

Is the guard or the tackle on the outside of the offensive line?

frauschieze

02-25-2009, 07:31 PM

Is the guard or the tackle on the outside of the offensive line?

The tackle. :D

claymore

02-25-2009, 07:35 PM

I have a question...... :clearsthroat:.........

Why do we have champ Bailey, and pay him what he gets when we have no defensive line?

:listens intently:

BeefStew25

02-25-2009, 07:39 PM

Why is JakePlummer such a loser?

Lonestar

02-25-2009, 08:00 PM

Gonna start this thread for folks to ask questions in and when we have an answer can someone start a thread on it.. and allow folks to add to it..

Lets try this again HOW about some LEGIT questions??..

BeefStew25

02-25-2009, 08:03 PM

Is Jrwhiz actually Methuzaluh?

topscribe

02-25-2009, 08:05 PM

All right, who opened the door for Bief?? http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh256/AZDynamics/Smilies/thannoyed.gif

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claymore

02-25-2009, 08:08 PM

Is Bief a hermaphrodite?

BeefStew25

02-25-2009, 08:09 PM

Cocaine Cowboys is on Showtime. Amazing documentary.

Lonestar

02-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Lets try this again HOW about some LEGIT questions??..

One last time let try to

:focus:

If Y'all want to post foolishness please go to the lounge

EMB6903

02-25-2009, 08:45 PM

0,1,2,3,4,5 Techniques

0 Technique= head to head with the Center (responsible for both A gaps)
1 Technique= Lined up in the middle of the a gap (between center and guard)
2 Technique= Defensive lineman head to head with the Guard
3 Technique= middle of B gap (between guard and tackle)
4 Technique= Head to head with the offensive tackle
5 Technique= Outside shoulder of the Offensive tackle

the ones I put in bold are the Techniques that can be used in a 3-4 scheme.... just depends on the type of 3-4

Here is what West had to say... figured it would be easier to merge it to 1 post...

"6 would be inside shoulder of the TE (or inside eye)

7 would be head up the TE

8 would be outside eye of the TE

9 would be a LB who played in a space outside of the end man on the line in a twins look (doesn't matter if its a TE or not). The LB would walk out and split the inside receiver and the end man on the line"

West

02-25-2009, 09:00 PM

0,1,2,3,4,5 Techniques

0 Technique= head to head with the Center (responsible for both A gaps)
1 Technique= Lined up in the middle of the a gap (between center and guard)
2 Technique= Defensive lineman head to head with the Guard
3 Technique= middle of B gap (between guard and tackle)
4 Technique= Head to head with the offensive tackle
5 Technique= Outside shoulder of the Offensive tackle

the ones I put in bold are the Techniques that can be used in a 3-4 scheme.... just depends on the type of 3-4

Nice post. And spot on.

Tned

02-25-2009, 09:15 PM

0,1,2,3,4,5 Techniques

0 Technique= head to head with the Center (responsible for both A gaps)
1 Technique= Lined up in the middle of the a gap (between center and guard)
2 Technique= Defensive lineman head to head with the Guard
3 Technique= middle of B gap (between guard and tackle)
4 Technique= Head to head with the offensive tackle
5 Technique= Outside shoulder of the Offensive tackle

the ones I put in bold are the Techniques that can be used in a 3-4 scheme.... just depends on the type of 3-4

Must admit that I never got the x-technique thing. Now I get it. Thanks. :salute:

West

02-25-2009, 09:18 PM

Must admit that I never got the x-technique thing. Now I get it. Thanks. :salute:

There's actually 9 but he only listed 6

Tned

02-25-2009, 09:19 PM

There's actually 9 but he only listed 6

What are the other 3?

West

02-25-2009, 09:25 PM

What are the other 3?

Well, it all depends on if there's a tight end or not.

6 would be inside shoulder of the TE (or inside eye)

7 would be head up the TE

8 would be outside eye of the TE

9 would be a LB who played in a space outside of the end man on the line in a twins look (doesn't matter if its a TE or not). The LB would walk out and split the inside receiver and the end man on the line.

West

02-25-2009, 09:30 PM

I was really only for the defensive line, But Im pretty sure a 6 technique is head to head with the TE and 7 technique you are lined up on the outside shoulder of the TE.... have no idea what the 9th one is though.

I listed 6-9 in the post above yours.

EMB6903

02-25-2009, 09:35 PM

I listed 6-9 in the post above yours.

ya was a little too late, my mistake

West

02-25-2009, 09:41 PM

ya was a little too late, my mistake

Its fine. I didn't know you intentionally listed the only one's that include the defensive line. BUT the 6-7-8 techs can double as a defensive line player as well as a linebacker. That is where the term "hybrid" players comes from. A player that is enable to play both linebacker and end in the 3-4 scheme.

sneakers

02-26-2009, 01:35 AM

In college football when kicking a field goal, and the center snaps the ball to the place kick holder, shouldn't the play be called dead because the holder's knee is on the ground?

:confused:

anton...

02-26-2009, 07:41 AM

In college football when kicking a field goal, and the center snaps the ball to the place kick holder, shouldn't the play be called dead because the holder's knee is on the ground?

:confused:

ive always thought the same thing...

:ninja:

West

02-26-2009, 07:52 AM

In college football when kicking a field goal, and the center snaps the ball to the place kick holder, shouldn't the play be called dead because the holder's knee is on the ground?

:confused:

That actually came up this past year when a Colorado defender intercepted a fake field goal against Nebraska. It is dead if the place holder tries to advance the ball while still with a knee down